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Noom vs PT Distinction

Noom logo

Noom

Fitness & Wellness

Psychology-based weight loss

From
$17/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
PT Distinction logo

PT Distinction

Fitness & Wellness

Professional personal training software

From
$19.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Noom coaches deliver automated, canned responses without personalization and most lack formal qualifications as registered dietitians; PT Distinction the $19.90 per month Basic plan includes only 3 clients, with each extra client costing $6.00 per month after the first month
  • They diverge on capability: Noom covers Psychology-based curriculum, PT Distinction covers Advanced programming.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Noom and PT Distinction actually diverge.

Attributes where Noom and PT Distinction differ
AttributeNoomPT Distinction
Starting price$17/month$19.99/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidIos, Android, Web
Founded20082014

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Fitness & Wellness).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Noom

  • Psychology-based curriculum
  • Personal coaching
  • Food color system
  • Progress tracking
  • Community groups
  • Google Fit
  • Fitbit
  • Garmin

Only in PT Distinction

  • Advanced programming
  • Client portal
  • Automation tools
  • Custom branding
  • Comprehensive tracking
  • MyFitnessPal
  • Stripe
  • Zapier

Both cover

  • Apple Health
  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Noom

  • Workout trackingnot PT Distinction
  • Nutrition managementnot PT Distinction
  • Health monitoringnot PT Distinction
  • Fitness coachingnot PT Distinction
  • Wellness improvementnot PT Distinction

PT Distinction

  • Delivering online personal training and nutrition programs to clientsnot Noom
  • Branded coaching apps for a personal training businessnot Noom
  • Automated client workflows, habit tracking and check-insnot Noom

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Noom

  • Coaches deliver automated, canned responses without personalization and most lack formal qualifications as registered dietitians
  • App crashes and freezes frequently with issues saving data, and barcode feature for food tracking malfunctions
  • Food database requires tedious manual data entry even for common items, discouraging consistent logging
  • Difficult cancellation process requiring navigating multiple steps to opt out of auto-renewal
  • FTC settlement in 2022 for $62 million over misleading auto-renewal and refund practices

PT Distinction

  • The $19.90 per month Basic plan includes only 3 clients, with each extra client costing $6.00 per month after the first month
  • The per-extra-client rate falls with the plan, from $6.00 on Basic to $2.40 on Pro and $1.60 on Master, so smaller coaches pay the most per client
  • Custom branded iOS and Android apps require the Pro plan at $59.90 per month; Basic ships unbranded apps
  • There is no free plan; the entry point is a one-month free trial
  • Client counts included are 3, 25 and 50, so growing past a tier means either an upgrade or per-client overage

Pricing, plan by plan

Noom

$17/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Noom review.

PT Distinction

$19.99/month
  • Standard$19.99/month
    • Up to 5 clients
    • Full features
    • Branding
  • Professional$49.99/month
    • Unlimited clients
    • Advanced automation
    • Priority support

Which should you pick?

Choose Noom if

  • You need psychology-based curriculum.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want personal coaching.
Noom review

Choose PT Distinction if

  • You need advanced programming.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want client portal.
PT Distinction review

Questions people ask

Is Noom or PT Distinction better?
Neither clearly leads. Noom starts at $17/month and PT Distinction at $19.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Noom or PT Distinction?
Noom starts at $17/month and PT Distinction at $19.99/month.
Does Noom or PT Distinction run on more platforms?
Noom runs on Web, iOS, Android. PT Distinction runs on Ios, Android, Web.
What is Noom best used for?
Noom is most often used for workout tracking, nutrition management, health monitoring, fitness coaching. Of those, workout tracking and nutrition management are not what PT Distinction is typically brought in for.
What can Noom do that PT Distinction cannot?
Noom covers Psychology-based curriculum, Personal coaching, Food color system, Progress tracking. PT Distinction covers Advanced programming, Client portal, Automation tools, Custom branding. Both handle Apple Health, Ios support, Android support, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Noom: What are Noom's pricing plans?

Noom Weight app costs approximately $70 per month on a monthly plan, $42 per month on a 4-month plan, or $209 upfront for an annual plan (roughly $17 per month). A 14-day free trial is offered but auto-converts to paid subscription if not canceled.

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Noom: What does Noom's coaching include?

Noom provides access to human coaches for weekly check-ins, daily psychology-based lessons, interactive challenges, and food and weight tracking. Coaching is included in all paid tiers.

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Noom: How does Noom's food color system work?

Noom categorizes foods using a color system based on caloric density: green (low calorie density), yellow (moderate), and red (high calorie density). This encourages behavioral changes in eating habits rather than strict dieting.

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Noom: What other programs does Noom offer?

Beyond Noom Weight, Noom offers five additional programs including Noom Med, a telehealth service with pricing ranging from $17/month for coaching to $279/month for GLP-1 medication plans with licensed clinicians.

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